England's Lionesses Win Euro Championship Again

England's women's soccer team, nicknamed the Lionesses, won the European championship for the second consecutive time by defeating Spain in a penalty shootout, 3-1, after the game ended 1-1. The victory marked a historic moment for English soccer, with the women's team becoming the standard-bearer for the sport in a country where the men's team has not won a major championship since 1966. The win was met with widespread celebration and praise from fans, players, and British leaders, including Prince William and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with many hailing the team's grit and determination. The victory also sparked hope that it would increase respect and attention for the women's game in England.

England retained their Women's Euros title by beating them 3-1 in a penalty shootout against Spain, after the game ended 1-1 following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Alessia Russo equalized for England in the second half, and Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot-kick. The win was England's second successive Women's Euros win, following their 2022 triumph.

The Lionesses won Euro 2025, retaining the trophy they won on home soil in 2022, by beating Spain 3-1 on penalties in the final. Manager Sarina Wiegman's motivational techniques, including revealing a toiletry bag with the phrase "B**ches get s*** done" written on it, helped drive the team to success. England's campaign was marked by ups and downs, including slow starts and error-strewn play, but they consistently showed grit and determination to fight back. The team was rebranded as "new England" after several influential players withdrew or retired, but this change ultimately brought the squad closer together. The players supported each other through tough times and credited their bond and personal connections for their success, with captain Leah Williamson stating that understanding each other's journeys and struggles helped them stick together.